Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

What Will You Study in Our Graphic Design Classes Online?

• The history of art and how the influences of the past affect today’s visual designs
• Principles of visual communication that shape how people reach their audiences
• Graphic design tools that will help you create effective digital art

Graphic designers must be up-to-date with cutting-edge tools to create the most effective visual communication. Our online program will equip you with the necessary tools and in-demand skills to become successful in a career in graphic design.

You may also be interested in exploring our associate degree in business administration or our bachelor’s degrees in information systems or information technology.

Potential Careers with a Degree in Graphic Design Online

• Art director
• Copy editing
• Corporate team building
• Editing publications
• Web developers
• Multimedia artist or animator

Benefits of Liberty’s Graphic Design Online Degree

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online BFA from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Tuition for online graphic design classes has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• Students in the online graphic design bachelor’s program will have access to industry-standard Adobe products, like Creative Cloud.
• The portfolio project in this degree will become the most valuable promotional tool you have to secure a job in the graphic design industry after graduation.

Military Benefits for the Graphic Design Online Degree

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:  

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
• Potential college credit for military training